John Robert "Bobby" Heflin, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home.

He was born on September 26, 1946, in Beulah, KY, to the late Deloma Brown Deaton and Burtis Marvin Heflin. Bobby was a United States Army Veteran and retired as a mechanic at JD Chevron in Madisonville. He enjoyed cars and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Jeffrey Wayne Gibson and Daren Wade Gibson; brother, Raymond Heflin; sister, Edith Wentworth; and his granddaughter, Crystal Gibson.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Brenda Moore Heflin; daughters, Kimberly (Todd) Parson of Madisonville and Delane Gibson of Anton; sister, Linda Faye Heflin of Pensacola, FL; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Covenant Community Church, 1055 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY, with Dr. Michael Knight officiating. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care.

Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the service hour on Wednesday at the church.